I’m a commercially certificated pilot and flight instructor based in Scottsdale, AZ, with over 670 flight hours across a range of aircraft — from tailwheel and complex singles to multiengine platforms with both glass and steam-gauge cockpits. I own and operate Cactus Time Building, where I provide flight instruction and stay hands-on with aircraft maintenance. Before transitioning to aviation full-time, I worked as a Financial Analyst, which sharpened my attention to detail, risk assessment, and decision-making skills — all of which I bring into the cockpit every flight.
Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science: Finance August, 2020 - May, 2024 I earned my Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Arizona University in 2024, where I also completed a Certificate in Investments and received the Lumberjack Scholarship.
Work Experience
Certified Flight Instructor
Cactus Time Building February, 2026 - March, 2026 I founded Cactus Time Building as a flight instruction business based in Scottsdale, AZ. As both owner and CFI, I work one-on-one with student pilots while managing all aspects of the operation — from developing digital lesson plans and training materials to hands-on maintenance during 100-hour and annual inspections on my own Cessna 150F.
Financial Analysis
Johnson Consulting Group - Present At Johnson Consulting Group, I worked as a Financial Analyst specializing in the funeral home industry, evaluating financial performance across businesses throughout the U.S. My work centered on preparing valuation reports to support acquisitions and transactions, and presenting findings clearly to clients, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Highlights
Flight Hours
Total Time: 670.8 • PIC: 556.6 • X/C: 349.5 • Night: 103.3 • Instrument: 100.6 • Multi: 50.4 • Dual Given: 69.9
Aircraft Flown
Diamond: DA-40 • Cessna: 140, 150, 152, 172 • Piper: PA-30, PA-34, PA-18-150 • Grumman: AA-5A • American Champion: 8KCAB Super Decathlon • Cirrus: SR-20
Skills
Microsoft Office Products • Client Communication • Financial Statement Analysis • Video Editing & Content Creation (Adobe After Effects) • Aeronautical Decision Making & Risk Management • Garmin Avionics (G1000, GNC-355, G430, Perspective) • Steam Gauge/Six-Pack Instrumentation • ForeFlight Proficiency